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Enriched by many
Dynastic traits, the land of Assam remains one of the most enticing states of India. The notable rulers who once
existed in Assam include Ahoms and Kiratas.
The archaeological surveys indicate towards the fact that the earliest human communities that appeared in the land
of Assam were Australoids and Mongoloids. Known as Kiratas, the Mongoloids were believed to have ruled the entire
state of Assam through their capital in Pragjyotishpura. This capital later found mention in the pages of history by the
name of Kamarupa.
During the periods of 13th century, Assam was ruled by two prime Dynasties of Kamarupa and Ahom. Under the rule
of Ahom Dynasty, Assam started a new journey towards becoming a developed land of India. It is between 13th and
19th century that several tribal communities also came into the historical forefront of Assam. Kacharis, Chutias and
Koch were the prominent tribal groups that were found in the medieval times of Assam.
After the Ahom dynasty, Assam came under the control of Burmese Kingdom. The rulers of Burma continued their
unprecedented domination over the state of Assam till the 1800s. In the year 1826, the British emperor took charge of
the state and thus begun the colonial era of Assam.
However, like all other states of India, Assam was also involved in various freedom movements. With the enthusiastic
participation of many courageous activists Assam, along with the entire nation, became independent in 1947.
The post-colonial periods of Assam witnessed emergence of several separate states like that of Nagaland, Mizoram,
Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Depicting an immensely interesting array of events,Assam History tells the saga
of a glorious bygone era.
Assam in its post colonial era witnessed many important events such as the formation of separate states for tribal
sects, United Liberation Front of Assam and Assam Students Union, among others.
A part of independent India, Assam, in the year 1947, emerged as a crucial state. The people of Post-colonial Assam,
particularly the tribal groups, started to demand their own states. Due to continuous agitations by these minority
sects, the governing authority of Assam launched a massive campaign for the coming 20 years which involved the
creation of separate states.
Pre-history
This Period of Assam states the presence of neolithic, megalithic, paleolithic and metal age cultures. Also, the
geographical locations, ruling periods and cultural specialties of some of the earliest rulers of the state had been
found in the prehistoric periods of the state of Assam.
The names of Danava Dynasty, Ahom rulers, Barobhuyans, Kachari, Chutia and Koch kingdoms find significant place
in the historical archives of Assam.
Colonial
Beginning of the era of Colonial Assam started in the year 1824 when lower Assam came under the control of British
Empire. In 1825 again, the upper regions of Assam became the ruling ground of British Kingdom. In the subsequent
years, the entire land of Assam was covered by the British rule.
The Yandaboo Treaty in 1825, preceded by the end of Burmese rule in Assam, was a landmark of colonial rule in
Assam as it led to the commencement of British rule. In the year 1839, the land of Assam first experienced the
Company Raj within its premises